Leading change becomes much more manageable when you’re fully prepared. By reflecting on key questions, drawn from years of experience and research, you can set yourself on the path to successful change leadership. 25 Questions to Ask Yourself when Leading Change:
Leading Change – TAKING OWNERSHIP
1. What worries me personally about this change, and how do I plan to address my concerns? What do I think other leaders might be worried about?
2. How can I demonstrate that I’m really committed to making this change happen?
Leading Change – BUILDING CHANGE CAPABILITY
3. What tools, skills, and support do I (and other leaders/managers) need to help people address their core concerns and take ownership of the change?
Leading Change – CREATING PURPOSE
4. What is the compelling Vision driving this change?
5. How does this change fit into the bigger picture and why is it necessary?
Leading Change – PUTTING YOURSELF IN OTHER PEOPLE’S SHOES
6. How are people feeling about this change?
7. What’s really behind people’s concerns about this change, and why might this particular change cause resistance?
8. What are people likely to keep, lose, and gain from this change?
Leading Change – SHARING OWNERSHIP
9. How can we get managers actively involved and empowered to lead this change?
10. What lessons can we draw from previous changes, both good and bad?
11. How can we make sure people feel like they’re active participants in the change, rather than just targets of it?
12. How can we help people figure out the mindset shifts they need to thrive together in the future?
Leading Change – ENGAGING OTHERS
13. How can we create open dialogue throughout the change process to build consensus and make sure people feel a sense of control?
14. Who can I bring on board who has the influence to rally others around this change?
15. How do we communicate progress and improvements in a transparent way?
16. How do we engage external stakeholders to contribute to and adapt to the change?
Leading Change -LETTING GO
17. What from the past should we carry forward as we look to the future?
18. What are the cultural norms and habits we need to let go of?
19. How does the change help us to better achieve our Mission and live by our Values?
20. What ceremonies and symbolic acts we can perform together to help us let go of the past?
Leading Change – LOCKING IN CHANGE
21. What skills and behaviours do people need to develop to succeed going forward, and how can we support them?
22. How can we keep people motivated to push through challenges?
23. How do we encourage everyone to take ownership of identifying and solving any initial problems?
24. How can we capitalise on early successes?
25. How can we use this change to develop a more agile culture?
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